Question

(1) After the British conquest of Bengal, Calcutta grew from a small village to a big city. Find out about the culture, architecture and the life of Europeans and Indians of the city during the colonial period.

Answer 1

Visit school library or get information from internet.

Indians were influenced by the British culture, architecture and life style.

Culture : British influence began.

Architecture : Influenced by the British Architecture (fortification of the city,churches etc.). Rich Indians started constructing bunglows in English style.

Life: English education, English clothes, became to be popular.